Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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