Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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