Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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