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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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