Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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