Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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