Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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