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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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