Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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