Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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