Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always 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 online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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