Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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