Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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