Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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