Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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