Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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