Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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