Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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