Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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