Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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