Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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