Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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