Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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