Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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