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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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