Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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