Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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