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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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