Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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