Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers 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 experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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