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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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