Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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