Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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