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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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