Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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