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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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