Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the 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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