Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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