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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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