Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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