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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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