Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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