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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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