Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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