Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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