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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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