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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are 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 topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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