Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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