Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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 topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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