Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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