Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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