Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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