Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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