Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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