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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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