Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically 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 a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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