Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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