Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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