Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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