Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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