Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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