Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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