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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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