Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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