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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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