Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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