Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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