Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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