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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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