Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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