Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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