Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently 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 learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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