Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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