Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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