Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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