Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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