Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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