Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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