Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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