Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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