Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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