Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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