Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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