Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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