Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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