Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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