Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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