Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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