Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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