Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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