Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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