Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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