Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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