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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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