Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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