Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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