Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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