Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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