Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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