Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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