Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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