Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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