Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly 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 several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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