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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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