Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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