Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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