Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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