Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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