Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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