Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are 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 lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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