Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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