Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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