Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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