Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students 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 online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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