Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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