Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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