Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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