Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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