Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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