Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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