Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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