Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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