Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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