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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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