Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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