Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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