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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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