Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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