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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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