Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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