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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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