Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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