Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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