Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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