Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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