Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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