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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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