Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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