Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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