Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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