Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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