Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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