Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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