Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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