Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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