Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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