Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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