Learn 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 educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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