Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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