Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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