Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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