Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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