Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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