Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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