Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly 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 several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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