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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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