Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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