Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key 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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