Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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