Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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