Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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