Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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