Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free 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 learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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