Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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