Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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