Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches 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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