Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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