Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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