Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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