Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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