Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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