Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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