Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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