Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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