Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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