Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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