Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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