Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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