Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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