Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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