Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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