Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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