Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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