Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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