Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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