Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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