Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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