Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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