Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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