Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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