Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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