Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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