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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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