Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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