Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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