Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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