Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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