Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major 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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