Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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