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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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