Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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