Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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