Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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