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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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