Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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