Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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