Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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