Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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