Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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