Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online 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 variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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