Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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