Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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