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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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