Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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