Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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