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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically 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 issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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