Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key 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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