Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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