Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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