Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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