Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes 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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