Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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