Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally 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 elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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