Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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