Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are 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 issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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