Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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