Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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