Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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