Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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