Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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