Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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