Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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