Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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