Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are 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 numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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