Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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