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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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