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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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