Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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