Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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