Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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