Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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