Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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