Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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