Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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