Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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