Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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