Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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