Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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