Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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