Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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