Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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