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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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