Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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