Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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