Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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