Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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