Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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