Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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