Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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