Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this 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 topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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