Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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