Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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