Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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