Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses 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 organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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