Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free 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 many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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