Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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