Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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