Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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