Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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