Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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