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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning enable learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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