Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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