Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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