Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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