Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always 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 a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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