Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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