Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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