Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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