Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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