Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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