Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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