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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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