Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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