Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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