Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually 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 several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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