Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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