Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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