Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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