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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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