Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning