Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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