Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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