Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by 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 learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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