Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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