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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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