Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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