Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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