Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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