Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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