Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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