Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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