Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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