Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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