Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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