Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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