Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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