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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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