Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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