Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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