Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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