Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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