Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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