Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free 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 variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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