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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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