Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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