Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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