Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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