Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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