Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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