Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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