Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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