Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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