Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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