Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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