Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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