Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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