Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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