Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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