Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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