Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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