Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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