Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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