Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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