Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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