Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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