Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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