Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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