Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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