Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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