Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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