Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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