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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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