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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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