Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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