Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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