Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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