Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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