Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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