Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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