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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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