Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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