Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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