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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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