Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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