Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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