Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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