Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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