Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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