Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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