Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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