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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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