Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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