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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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