Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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