Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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