Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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