Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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