Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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