Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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