Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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