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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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