Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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