Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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