Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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