Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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