Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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