Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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