Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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