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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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