Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are 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 many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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