Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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