Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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