Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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