Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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