Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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