Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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