Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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