Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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