Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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