Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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