Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently 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 deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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