Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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