Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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