Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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