Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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