Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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