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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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