Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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