Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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