Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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