Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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