Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the 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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