Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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