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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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