Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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