Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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