Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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