Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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