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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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