Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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