Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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