Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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