Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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