Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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