Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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