Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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