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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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