Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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