Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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