Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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