Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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