Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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