Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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