Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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