Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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