Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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