Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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