Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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