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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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