Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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