Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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