Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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