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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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