Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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