Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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