Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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