Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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