Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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