Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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