Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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