Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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