Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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