Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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