Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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