Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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