Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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