Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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