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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning