Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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