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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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