Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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