Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners 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 topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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