Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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