Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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