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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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