Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally 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 topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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