Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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