Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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