Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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