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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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