Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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