Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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