Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key 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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