Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly 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 learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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