Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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