Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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