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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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