Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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