Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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