Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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