Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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