Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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