Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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