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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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