Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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