Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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