Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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