Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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