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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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