Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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