Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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