Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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