Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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