Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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