Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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