Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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