Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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