Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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