Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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