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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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