Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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