Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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