Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually 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 subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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