Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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