Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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