Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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