Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally 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 e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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