Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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