Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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