Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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