Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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