Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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