Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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