Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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