Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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