Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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