Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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