Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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