Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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