Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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