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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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