Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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